Fieldbus Systems and Devices

This 4 day lecture/lab course provides hands-on experience working with the integration of FOUNDATION fieldbus devices and DeltaV. The student will be able to: install fieldbus instruments and segment checkout for the correct operation of the physical layer; use DeltaV to perform AMS Device Manger methods such as calibration, setup wizards, zero trim, and diagnostics; implement a pressure loop using FOUNDATION fieldbus function blocks with Control Studio; and configure PlantWeb Alerts and device alarm parameters.

Objectives

Topics

FOUNDATION fieldbus overview

Macro cycle execution

Fieldbus Function Blocks

Control strategy configuration

Control anywhere

FieldVue theory of operation

Transmitter theory of operation

AMS Device Manager methods

Fieldbus wiring practices

System troubleshooting

Configuring fieldbus device

Alarms and PlantWeb alerts

Configuring a fieldbus operator display

Segment checkout procedures

Note: The 475 Field Communicator and ValveLink for Fieldbus will be demonstrated and available for students as optional activities.